Olu Babalola (born 10 September 1981) is a British professional basketball player who plays for the Leeds Force in the British Basketball League.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 September 1981 London, England |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 259 lb (117 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Augustine Preparatory School Richland, New Jersey |
| College | Clemson (2001–2005) |
| Playing career | 2005–2017 |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 2005 | Roseto Basket |
| 2005–2006 | Jämtland |
| 2006–2008 | Newcastle Eagles |
| 2008–2010 | Everton Tigers |
| 2010 | ETHA Engomis |
| 2010–2015 | Sheffield Sharks |
| 2015 | Manchester Giants |
| 2015–2016 | Cheshire Phoenix |
| 2016 | London Lions |
| 2016–2017 | Sheffield Sharks |
| 2017 | Leeds Force |
Born in London, England, Babalola played for St. Augustine Preparatory School in Richland, New Jersey,[2] where he won a state championship in his sophomore season. He went on to team with Pops Mensah Bonsu during his senior season in high school.
The 6 ft 6 in power forward attended Clemson University[2] before signing for Italian basketball team Roseto Basket in 2005 and soon after moving to Jämtland Basket in the Swedish Obol Basketball League.[3] Early in 2006 Babalola returned to his homeland to sign for British Basketball League team Newcastle Eagles,[3] making his debut against the Guildford Heat on 3 February 2006. Three months later Babalola won the "clean sweep" of trophies with the Eagles. He also represented the British University national team in 2005.
National team
editDuring his career, Babalola featured for both the England national team[4] and Great Britain national team.[5][6][7]
References
edit- ^ "Manchester Giants and Olu Babalola part company by mutual consent". 17 November 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
- ^ a b "Olu Babalola". Clenson Tigers. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
- ^ a b "Newcastle sign forward Babalola". BBC Sport. 3 February 2006. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
- ^ "Babalola helps Newcastle crush Scottish Rocks and make it three out of three". The Guardian. 30 April 2007.
- ^ "From Hackney to lockdown defender in the ACC". HoopsFix.com. 26 November 2020.
- ^ "Reinking, Babalola set for BBL returns". MVP 247. 19 October 2010.
- ^ "Liverpool basketball star Olu Babalola vows to grab his second chance with Great BritainWin tickets to see GB basketball team at Echo Arena". Liverpool Echo. 23 July 2010.
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